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K1W1 · 05-11-2009, 05:11 AM

Hi,

What is your actual beef here?

Have you come across a boat built to and sailing under a Classification Societies Rules where the E.R. Ventilation is only done by Fan and the OP is pushed out by the incoming air charge not with any direct mechanical assistance?

I certainly wouldn't want to open and close the Engine Room too many times with that set up!

Have you come across a boat built to and sailing under a Classification Societies Rules where the fuel was drawn direct to the engines from main storage tanks? ( I am not talking about point and squirt of plastic fantastics here)

I do know of a Classed 58m Yacht where the Day Tanks are located in the hull under and slightly forward of the Generators, they have had a lot of trouble in the early days with losing prime and air in the system.

05-11-2009, 05:11 AM	#56 (permalink)
K1W1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: My Office Posts: 5,382	Hi, What is your actual beef here? Have you come across a boat built to and sailing under a Classification Societies Rules where the E.R. Ventilation is only done by Fan and the OP is pushed out by the incoming air charge not with any direct mechanical assistance? I certainly wouldn't want to open and close the Engine Room too many times with that set up! Have you come across a boat built to and sailing under a Classification Societies Rules where the fuel was drawn direct to the engines from main storage tanks? ( I am not talking about point and squirt of plastic fantastics here) I do know of a Classed 58m Yacht where the Day Tanks are located in the hull under and slightly forward of the Generators, they have had a lot of trouble in the early days with losing prime and air in the system.